Watch the highlights of Seamus Power’s impressive opening round at the RSM Classic 2025 in Georgia. Power, fighting to secure his tour card, started strong with a six-under-par 64 on the Seaside Course.
The Irish golfer, currently ranked 129th in FedEx Fall standings, needs a solid performance to retain his PGA Tour status. He carded seven birdies and a single bogey to finish the day tied for 15th.
Doug Ghim leads the tournament with an incredible 10-under-par 60, alongside Davis Thompson and Rico Hoey who both shot 62 on the Plantation Course.
Can Power maintain his momentum and climb up the rankings? Find out in this exciting golf highlight reel!
In a dramatic start to the season ending RSM Classic in Georgia, Sheamus Power made a significant statement with a stellar opening round, highlighting the high stakes for his PGA Tour future. Power, hailing from Waterford, shot a six underpar 64, demonstrating resilience and skill as he battles to secure his tour card for the 2026 season. But here’s where it gets controversial. This effort is more than just a good round. It’s a crucial push in a tense race against time. Currently, Power is sitting at 129th place in the FedEx fall standings with only the top 100 earning full PGA Tour status for next year and those ranked 101 to 125 obtaining conditional status. That means every shot, every hole matters immensely in this final stretch. The tournament takes place across two courses at the South Sea Island Resort and Power started strong on the par 70 seaside course where he recorded seven birdies. An impressive feat while only dropping a single shot with a bogey on the 10th hole. His performance placed him tied for 15th after this opening round. Among his peers, P’s performance on the seaside course was solid but not leading. Doug Gim set the pace early with a remarkable 10 under par 60, placing him at the top alongside Davis Thompson and Rico Hoey, both of whom shot rounds of 62 on the Plantation course, making them also sit at 10 under par. The leaderboard is tight with Andrew Putnham and Andrew Novak just one stroke behind at 9 under after carding 61s on the seaside course. This opening round continues a promising end to power season, especially considering he faced injury setbacks during the summer. Throughout the year, he managed only one top 10 finish, a solid eighth place at the Valpar Championship in March. Recently, he performed well in Mexico and Bermuda, but both times he was ultimately undone in the final rounds. Last weekend’s Bermuda Championship saw him enter the final round in strong position, only to falter with a closing 73, dropping him to 11th place overall. So, as the final week unfolds, Power’s early success injects hope, but also underscores how precarious his position remains. With so much riding on these last few rounds, every stroke counts more than ever. Will he be able to sustain this momentum and clinch that elusive tour card? Or will the pressure prove too much? That’s the question many are asking as the season reaches its climax. What do you think? Can Power turn this promising start into a full season ticket, or will the challenge prove insurmountable? Share your thoughts below.
